Peter Todd

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge Against Bitcoin Coder Peter Todd

New court filings have accused former Bitcoin Core contributor Peter Todd of sexual misconduct.

Tech  ·  17 July 2019

Who Broke the SHA1 Algorithm (And What Does It Mean for Bitcoin)?

The SHA1 encryption algorithm was recently 'broken' by researchers at Google and CWI Amsterdam. Should the bitcoin world worry?

Tech  ·  25 February 2017
Security

Zcash and the Art of Security Theater

As bitcoin core developer Peter Todd published his role in helping create the Zcash cryptocurrency doubt is cast on the system's "trustless setup."

Markets  ·  14 November 2016
Bitcoin Core

MIT Responds to Bitcoin Developer Concerns Over ‘ChainAnchor’

A blockchain project being developed by MIT researchers gained new attention this week following criticism of its alleged design elements.

Tech  ·  21 April 2016
Nodes

Bitcoin Node Numbers Fall After Spam Transaction ‘Attack’

The number of reachable nodes has declined further following an 'attack' that overloaded the bitcoin network.

Tech  ·  15 October 2015
Ripple Labs

Report Highlights ‘Areas of Concern’ in Ripple Protocol Design

A report commissioned by secretive consulting group R3CEV and authored by bitcoin developer Peter Todd has raised questions about Ripple's technology.

Tech  ·  13 July 2015
Bitcoin

Chainalysis CEO Denies ‘Sybil Attack’ on Bitcoin’s Network

Chainalysis was forced to defend itself after allegations its surveillance tactics had disrupted services and threatened the privacy of bitcoin users.

Tech  ·  14 March 2015
Altcoins

Peter Todd Joins Viacoin Development Team as Chief Scientist

Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd will focus on 'treechains', the Bitcoin 2.0 technology concept he invented.

Tech  ·  31 July 2014
Bitcoin Core

Coinkite Taps Bitcoin Developer Peter Todd For Advisory Role

Todd will serve as an advisor to Coinkite as the company expands and evolves its business model.

Business  ·  15 May 2014